| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $179.85 | 7.452% | $193.2524 | $193.25 | $193.25 | $193.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $223.61 | 7.493% | $240.3651 | $240.37 | $240.35 | $240.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $169.30 | 3.870% | $175.8519 | $175.85 | $175.85 | $175.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.46 | 3.214% | $41.7604 | $41.76 | $41.75 | $41.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.48 | 12.755% | $246.3471 | $246.35 | $246.35 | $246.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.79 | 9.861% | $38.2206 | $38.22 | $38.20 | $38.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.77 | 8.843% | $252.2654 | $252.27 | $252.25 | $252.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,098.26 | $1,188.0629 | $1,188.07 | $1,188.00 | $1,188.20 | |